Akebono (Fubuki class of destroyer) was 367 feet in length, with a beam of 34 feet, and draft of 10.5 feet, and was capable of 38 knots. Propulsion was by 4 Kampon type boilers that drove 2 Kapon Type Ro geared turbines. 

Akebono's main battery was six Type 3 127mm naval guns, nine 610mm toepedo tubes. and 36 depth charges.

Akebono was the 18th Fubuki class destroyer

Ushio was the 20th Fubuki class destroyer

The Fubuki class had performance that was superior over previous destroyer designs, so much so that they were designated Special Type destroyers (Tokugata). The large size, powerful engines, high speed, large radius of action and unprecedented armament gave these destroyers the firepower similar to many light cruisers in other navies.